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Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer vs Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro Side-by-Side Comparison
Although the Anova Precision Pro has a more luxurious design, it’s clear that judging by performance and overall usability, the Nesco VS-12 will give you more value for the money.
Nesco VS-12 Deluxe Vacuum Sealer
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Overall Verdict
Both the Nesco VS-12 and the Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro are featured on our list of the best vacuum sealers in 2023, as such, this is a fairly tough comparison to make.
Still, our data shows that the Nesco VS-12 exhibits stronger vacuum-sealing performance than the Anova. It’s backed by a score of 8.5 in overall performance, slightly edging out the Anova's 7.8.
Design-wise, both sealers are nearly equal. They share excellent top marks in build quality, control panel, and lid design. However, the Nesco VS-12’s wide array of extra features, like bag hooks and so on gives it a slight advantage over the Anova in this section.
The Nesco slightly outperforms Anova in usability, too, due to having a more comprehensive control panel and a much easier user experience.
Overall, the Nesco VS-12 seems to offer better value for the money in all aspects.
Pros & Cons
- Strong performance in both dry and moist food tests
- Well-built design
- Intuitive control panel with an LCD screen for progress tracking
- Comes with a bag roll compartment and bag cutter
- Powerful performance in the dry test
- Suction is strong in the moist test, but gentle enough not to crush the mango slices
- Rated for liquid
- Sleek, elegant design
- Comes with extra features (bag compartment and cutter)
- Doesn’t come with a chime
- Relatively dim indicator lights
- Doesn’t come with a chime
- Doesn’t have bag hooks
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Dry Food Test
Moist Food Test
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Control Panel
Lid
Extra Features
Usability
Ease of Use
Safety & Noise
Indicator Lights and Chime
Behind the Comparison
Matthew Lee is a writer and editor for HealthyKitchen101. With over 8 years working for various outlets and agencies, specializing in tech review and other subjects of note, such as current affairs.
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